WHAT WE DO
Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital is bringing affordable eye care to India's westerns state of Rajasthan where rural populations frequently have no or very little access to vision health. We provide a state-of-the-art hospital facility and are running hundreds of eye camp every year. We treat over 45,000 patients annually.
Affordable, Quality Care
State of the Art Hospital
Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital is now the largest provider of eye care in the non-government sector in Jodhpur district and is a regional centre for excellence for Western Rajasthan. The 50-bed facility is staffed by full-time ophthalmologists and paramedical staff and a new annex is being constructed to accommodate more patients and super-specialty services.
Our hospital is equipped with the latest eye care technology and our surgical techniques are at par with the latest global standards. All cataract surgery done at the hospital since 1991 is microsurgical ECCE with or without an IOL. Since 1998 Phacoemulsification for cataract, retinal detachment surgery and laser photocoagulation surgery has been started. These latter techniques are not easily available even at local private and state-run facilities. To learn more about our facility and technology click here.
Telemedicine
The Indian Space and Research Organization have established a telemedicine center at our hospital and recognized us as an expert center to provide ophthalmic consultations to 19 village resource centers in Rajasthan.
Low Vision Center
Our low vision center has been operating since 1987 where we treat patients with legal blindness by fitting magnifiers and telescopes.
Meet People Where They Are
Often all that's needed to help cure blindness is the removal of a cataract or providing access to simple surgical care and medication. Our biggest challenge arises in creating lasting, scalable health structures that can deliver quality care to a large population that is scared of modern medicine, has little to no awareness about eye care, and cannot afford to pay steep hospital fees.
We know the only way to make a real difference is to strengthen our outreach to them. This means bringing medical camps to the people and offering help and education in a way that promotes trust and empowers them to access affordable treatment. Here's how we do it.
Eye camps
We partner with local government and non-profits to run free eye camps that bring care directly to those in need. These camps offer a safe and welcoming place for people to learn about vision care.
In 2022, we organized 90 free eye camps spread over four Districts of Rajasthan. In these eye camps 14,848 patients were examined and treated free of charge. A total of 1387 free eye operations were performed, almost all of which were for cataract, the leading cause of blindness in India.
All patients were operated by microsurgery and received an artificial lens implant (IOL). This has been possible through the experience gained through the years and the unique espirit de corps of our team. Almost all of the operations were performed by the state of the art phacoemulsification technique.
Training of Health Care Providers
With the support of our world-leading faculty, we offer training to many types of healthcare workers – from nurses in regional hospitals to teachers in remote areas. It takes place through our in-person training camps, online mentoring platform, and our long-term grassroots outreach programs. The hospital has conducted several training workshops in Jodhpur and has 40 research publications in peer reviewed national & international journals. The staff has presented their work and conducted training courses in several national & international conferences including the AAO, ESCRS, AACO, AIOS, European SOE and World Ophthalmology Congress.
Passionate Volunteers
We are grateful for the generosity of our exceptional volunteer ophthalmologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and biomedical engineers. These professionals freely give up their time every year to work in our hospitals and train our new doctors and technicians, while our senior doctors often travel to other countries to share their expertise with peers and volunteer in other countries. Our professionals have volunteered their services overseas in Cambodia and Ghana for several years to perform free cataract surgery and transfer microsurgery skills to their local colleagues.
Education and Distribution
We work to educate communities about eye health via radio broadcasts, film screenings, social media, and educational materials. With the help of grassroots partners, we also distribute vital antibiotics and basic medications to treat and prevent serious eye conditions.
Conditions We Treat
Cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in India. A simple artificial lens implantation restores site completely. It is our most widely treated condition.
Diabetic Retinopathy
In Diabetic Retinopathy, retina blood vessels are damaged, leading to permanent blindness. It can be prevented with timely last treatment and ANTI-VEGF injections.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a chronic and progressive disease resulting in damage to the optic nerve. Early detection and care are needed to prevent permanent and total vision loss.
Entropion and Trichiasis
Entropion is an inversion or inward turning of the eyelid margin. Trichiasis happen when when the eyelashes are directed backward toward the globe. It is one of the most common eyelid malpositions. If the condition persists, scarring of the cornea can occur and affect vision.
Strabismus
Strabismus — commonly known as crossed eyes — is misalignment of the eyes. In children, uncorrected strabismus can lead to amblyopia where the brain starts to ignore signals sent by the weaker, misaligned eye leading to loss of vision and cosmetic problems. It is a treatable condition.
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Certain eye diseases currently have no medical or surgical treatment. We help achieve vision improvement with special optical and non optical devices. It has helped millions with increased physical and psychological health, and improved satisfaction with the quality of life.
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Instruction Course at WOC 2024 Clinical Low Vision
Instruction Course at WOC 2024 Clinical Low Vision At the World Ophthalmology Congress 2024 (WOC 2024), I had the rare honour of being invited to teach an hour-long instruction course […]
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World Congress of Ophthalmology 2024 Scientific Poster Presentation
World Congress of Ophthalmology 2024 Scientific Poster Presentation I had the privilege of participating in the World Ophthalmology Conference 2024 (WOC 2024) held from August 16 to 19 in the […]
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Gift of sight Slide Show at RAJMAAI Convention
Gift of sight Slide Show at RAJMAAI Convention My wife and I were deeply honored to be invited by RAJMAAI to their 33rd annual convention in the USA from 9 […]
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Diabetic Eye Disease
Illuminating Hope Free Eye Camp on 16-7-2024 In our ongoing efforts to combat blindness in the Thar region, we organized a free eye camp at Mai Kadija Hospital on July […]
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The Sword of Aurangzeb
The Sword of Aurangzeb Sur is a small village 31 kilometers south of Jodhpur. This is where we had a free eye camp under the banner of Rotary Midtown on […]
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State of the Art Care
quality matters Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital is the regional centre for excellence in eye care for Western Rajasthan. We have the latest machines, highly-trained doctors and paramedical staff, and offer […]
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